Description
This Thai Mango Sticky Rice recipe is a delightful combination of sweet, fragrant rice paired with ripe mango slices and topped with a luscious coconut cream sauce, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors typical of Thai desserts.
Ingredients
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Sticky Rice and Mango
- 2 cups sweet rice
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk (for cooking)
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 large mangoes
- Sesame seeds – to garnish
Coconut Cream Sauce
- 2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Soak the Rice: Transfer the rice to a large bowl filled with water, ensuring the water covers the rice completely. Let it soak for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to soften the grains.
- Drain and Wrap: Drain the soaked rice and rinse briefly. Place it in the center of a large cheesecloth and let it drain well. Loosely wrap the rice in the cheesecloth, making sure grains are contained but not compressed.
- Prepare Your Steamer: Create a makeshift steamer by inverting a large mesh steaming basket inside a tall pot filled with about 1 inch of water. Ensure water does not touch the rice.
- Steam the Rice: Place the wrapped rice in the steamer basket. Cover tightly with a lid and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer and steam for 15-20 minutes until the grains turn translucent.
- Heat Coconut Milk: While the rice steams, heat the full-fat coconut milk from the can in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir often and add sugar and salt until dissolved. Keep warm.
- Mix Rice and Coconut Milk: Transfer the steamed rice to a large bowl. Pour the warm sweetened coconut milk over the rice. Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes to absorb the flavor.
- Prepare Coconut Cream Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine ⅔ cup coconut milk with 3 tablespoons sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the sticky rice along with sliced mangoes. Drizzle with the coconut cream sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dessert is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
- Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Allow the rice to soak for at least 1 hour for optimal texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- Ensure the rice is tender and translucent before removing from the steamer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: <1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
